Rare Deep Water Murex Alabaster - 153 mm !!! Sea shell - Alabaster Murex Collector Shell - Siratus alabaster - 153 mm
04
days
17
hours
23
minutes
30
seconds
 | €1 |
|---|
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 143878 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Specimen: Rare Deep Water Murex Alabaster, Siratus alabaster, 153 mm, Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines, 2023, 48 g, Original authenticity.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Magnificent collection specimen of Siratus alabaster (Reeve, 1845), from the waters of Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines, with a length of 153 mm.
Known internationally as the Alabaster Murex, this spectacular shell belongs to the Muricidae family and is particularly appreciated for the complexity of its natural architecture. The central body is robust and harmoniously spiral, surrounded by wide lamellar varices and by long, tapered spines that project into space in different directions.
The coloration is predominantly alabaster white, enriched by delicate ivory and cream tones. The thin lateral expansions resemble calcareous sails, while the spines and lamellae create an elegant, dynamic, three-dimensional profile that is instantly recognizable.
The aperture is wide, smooth and bright, bounded by a well-defined lip. The long siphonal canal, slightly curved, completes the slender form of the shell and contributes to its remarkable aesthetic impact.
Siratus alabaster is a carnivorous marine gastropod widespread in the western Pacific, from southern Japan to the Philippines. The species typically lives in deep marine environments, and specimens from the Panglao area are often collected at depths of several hundred meters.
The conservation of the delicate lamellae and long spiny appendages makes these specimens particularly sought after, as such structures are naturally fragile. At 153 mm, this specimen presents notable size and a striking presence.
An ideal shell for a malacological collection, a natural history display, a cabinet of curiosities, or a modern Wunderkammer.
The spines and lamellar expansions are extremely delicate natural elements. The images are an integral part of the description and show the actual condition of the specimen.
Sample data
Scientific name: Siratus alabaster
Author: Reeve, 1845
Common name: Alabaster Murex
Family: Muricidae
Class: Gastropoda
Origin: Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines
Size: 153 mm
Type: natural marine shell for collection
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateMagnificent collection specimen of Siratus alabaster (Reeve, 1845), from the waters of Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines, with a length of 153 mm.
Known internationally as the Alabaster Murex, this spectacular shell belongs to the Muricidae family and is particularly appreciated for the complexity of its natural architecture. The central body is robust and harmoniously spiral, surrounded by wide lamellar varices and by long, tapered spines that project into space in different directions.
The coloration is predominantly alabaster white, enriched by delicate ivory and cream tones. The thin lateral expansions resemble calcareous sails, while the spines and lamellae create an elegant, dynamic, three-dimensional profile that is instantly recognizable.
The aperture is wide, smooth and bright, bounded by a well-defined lip. The long siphonal canal, slightly curved, completes the slender form of the shell and contributes to its remarkable aesthetic impact.
Siratus alabaster is a carnivorous marine gastropod widespread in the western Pacific, from southern Japan to the Philippines. The species typically lives in deep marine environments, and specimens from the Panglao area are often collected at depths of several hundred meters.
The conservation of the delicate lamellae and long spiny appendages makes these specimens particularly sought after, as such structures are naturally fragile. At 153 mm, this specimen presents notable size and a striking presence.
An ideal shell for a malacological collection, a natural history display, a cabinet of curiosities, or a modern Wunderkammer.
The spines and lamellar expansions are extremely delicate natural elements. The images are an integral part of the description and show the actual condition of the specimen.
Sample data
Scientific name: Siratus alabaster
Author: Reeve, 1845
Common name: Alabaster Murex
Family: Muricidae
Class: Gastropoda
Origin: Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines
Size: 153 mm
Type: natural marine shell for collection
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
After 2000
Specimen
Rare Deep Water Murex Alabaster - 153 mm !!!
Scientific name
Alabaster Murex Collector Shell - Siratus alabaster - 153 mm
No. of items
1
Country of origin
Panglao Island, Bohol, Filipinas
Condition
Good condition
Year
2023
Weight
48 g
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
